Master of Arts in Education / Reading Leadership (Licensure)
Western Colorado University

Program Details

You can gain expertise in making a difference for your students with the Master of Arts in Education / Reading Leadership (Licensure) from WSU. This online reading and literacy master’s program focuses on personal growth and leadership. Students appreciate such benefits as:

  • Small classes
  • Innovative coursework
  • Experienced faculty
  • Licensure in Colorado

Through the online reading and literacy graduate program, students can apply for their initial teaching license after the first year. Completion of more graduate credits then leads to your MA in Education with an endorsement in Reading Leadership or other areas of leadership or administration.

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Colorado University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Criminal Background Check, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Requires on-campus, five-day orientation 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the content area you’d like to teach by either: passing a Praxis Subject Assessment OR holding a degree in the content area OR provide transcript evaluation that shows you have taken 24 semester hours of college coursework in your endorsement area
  • If seeking to complete alternative teacher licensing, must secure full-time teaching position